ZR-1/LT5 Nomad - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Bob Eyres · 02-25-2018

I was just buzzing through a new recording of an old (2016-Vegas) Barrett/Jackson auction, looking for interesting Corvettes. Up pops a black "1955 Nomad" that was a gorgeous amalgam of Chevy parts, mostly C4 ZR-1.

A 55' Nomad body with 53' Corvette front end, and rear quarters, custom tube frame, polished LT5 engine, 6 speed manual, and C4 rear end components.
I was amazed at how well all these disparate pieces hung together as a whole vehicle.
To me, this car goes far beyond "resto-mod" status, and into "Chevy Lover's Wet Dream" territory. I just love customs that appear to be totally stock....yet never actually existed until some master craftsmen brought them to life.

The color- badass black, The engine - a 4Cam LT5 so beautiful that I'm sure most of the Barrett Jackson audience had no clue it was STOCK, even the interior was so low key and tasteful that it looked like it came from the factory, because most of it did. Much of the drivetrain came right out of the C4/ZR-1 parts bin, from the shift knob to the 93'/95' wheels.

Check it out:
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Even...M-WAGON-196357

BTW, it was a no sale at $110,000.00, I guess because it wasn't "re-sale red"

ghlkal · 02-25-2018

Beautiful and awesome.

Thanks for posting this

billschroeder5842 · 02-25-2018

Ok Bob, While reading your post I was thinking to myself that this "FrankenVette" was just that.

After looking at the photos... Whoa! That is really super cool.

cadillac531 · 02-25-2018

Wasn't this car in Hot Rod Magazine a long time ago? I think I remember seeing it before.

02-25-2018	#1
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 813	ZR-1/LT5 Nomad I was just buzzing through a new recording of an old (2016-Vegas) Barrett/Jackson auction, looking for interesting Corvettes. Up pops a black "1955 Nomad" that was a gorgeous amalgam of Chevy parts, mostly C4 ZR-1. A 55' Nomad body with 53' Corvette front end, and rear quarters, custom tube frame, polished LT5 engine, 6 speed manual, and C4 rear end components. I was amazed at how well all these disparate pieces hung together as a whole vehicle. To me, this car goes far beyond "resto-mod" status, and into "Chevy Lover's Wet Dream" territory. I just love customs that appear to be totally stock....yet never actually existed until some master craftsmen brought them to life. The color- badass black, The engine - a 4Cam LT5 so beautiful that I'm sure most of the Barrett Jackson audience had no clue it was STOCK, even the interior was so low key and tasteful that it looked like it came from the factory, because most of it did. Much of the drivetrain came right out of the C4/ZR-1 parts bin, from the shift knob to the 93'/95' wheels. Check it out: https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Even...M-WAGON-196357 BTW, it was a no sale at $110,000.00, I guess because it wasn't "re-sale red"

02-25-2018	#2
ghlkal Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 885	Re: ZR-1/LT5 Nomad Beautiful and awesome. Thanks for posting this __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #2180 Red/Black Many of the usual mods for 460HP, tuned by Marc Haibeck ZR-1 Net Registry Member #1548

02-25-2018	#3
billschroeder5842 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 599	Re: ZR-1/LT5 Nomad Ok Bob, While reading your post I was thinking to myself that this "FrankenVette" was just that. After looking at the photos... Whoa! That is really super cool. __________________ Bill Schroeder Texas Proud! 1991 Corvette ZR1 #1388 2015 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-25-2018	#4
cadillac531 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 243	Re: ZR-1/LT5 Nomad Wasn't this car in Hot Rod Magazine a long time ago? I think I remember seeing it before. __________________ Constantine Registry Founding Member #0235 1991 Corvette ZR-1 -- Stock, 94 ZR-1 exhaust system, muffler delete. 1956 Chevrolet Belair -- Pro Street, 531ci Cadillac, 8-71 Blower, 8pt roll bar, built TH-400, 9" rear, 1,100 HP -- Street Car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8y4cwcvK0s 1968 Mustang "Pegasus" -- Zeeker Chassis, 584ci Dart Block, Brodix Big Brodies, 2-1150 Dominators, FTI 'Glide, 1168 hp, best ET & Trap(holding back) 8.57@159 -- 7.9X -- 1/4 mile car. 1970 Chevelle -- 468ci, TKO600, shaved and smoothed everything.